Postcode WA8 7LG is located in an urban city, within the Central & West Bank ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Victoria Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Victoria Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Victoria Park is £45,783 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA8 7LG.
Victoria Park near WA8 7LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £165 per square foot) in Central & West Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £180,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £160,000 | £183 |
| Terraced | 17 | £125,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 6 | £77,500 | £113 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £61,000 | £90,000 | £72,000 |
| 2017 | £56,000 | £95,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £60,875 | £108,500 | £79,000 |
| 2019 | £65,000 | £108,500 | £79,000 |
| 2020 | £57,250 | £110,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | £53,500 | £120,500 | £94,500 |
| 2022 | £70,000 | £146,250 | £117,800 |
| 2023 | £57,000 | £142,750 | £109,000 |
| 2024 | £69,000 | £150,000 | £118,500 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £155,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £34,000 | — | £147,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £79 | £101 | £83 |
| 2017 | £96 | £117 | £94 |
| 2018 | £102 | £124 | £96 |
| 2019 | £85 | £131 | £102 |
| 2020 | £98 | £130 | £87 |
| 2021 | £133 | £147 | £135 |
| 2022 | £106 | £179 | £155 |
| 2023 | £101 | £166 | £139 |
| 2024 | £114 | £173 | £169 |
| 2025 | £141 | £183 | £146 |
| 2026 | £42 | — | £177 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 7LG.
In the WA8 7LG postcode area, located within Victoria Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 7LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A & D News | Lower House Lane, Halton, WA8 7EF | Walking directions to A & D News |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | RVM Convenience Store | 136 Widnes Road, Widnes, WA8 6AX | Walking directions to RVM Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 35 Albert Square, Widnes, WA8 6JW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Appleton Village Store | Appleton Village, Halton, WA8 6PU | Walking directions to Appleton Village Store |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA8 7LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan David MacKie
Central & West Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 7LG records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA8 7LG in Victoria Park is £125,000 (about £165 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WA8 7LG, including Kingsway Primary Academy School (Good), Riverside College Halton (Outstanding) and St Bede's Catholic Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 7LG is Widnes, about 1,262 m away.
WA8 7LG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,221 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 7LG is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan David MacKie (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.